[Ekco]

Originally Posted by Ciderpress [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well, we are both accusing one another of having the power of mind-reading. I am not a multi-billionaire, and I assume you aren't either. So all you or I can really do is speculate about the content of these people's minds and hearts. And if the purely cynical take is correct, it seems to me it would apply to every single public servant ever. I'm sure firefighters want to be thought of as some kind of relevant main character also.

there is literally hundreds of books and psychological studies on this exact subject going back
decades.

this is some literal common knowledge shit, even by American common core standards

According to psychology, while money can contribute to happiness by providing access to basic needs and security, research suggests that beyond a certain point, simply having more money does not necessarily lead to significantly greater happiness

Certainly, here are several research papers and books that explore the relationship between money and happiness:

Research Papers:

"Income and emotional well-being: Evidence for well-being plateauing around $200,000 per year" (2023) by Mikkel Bennedsen. This study investigates whether emotional well-being increases with income or reaches a plateau at a certain threshold, finding evidence of a plateau around $200,000 per year.
ARXIV

"Money Does Not Always Buy Happiness, but Are Richer People Happier?" (2022). This research examines whether individuals with higher incomes experience greater happiness in their daily activities, noting that some prior studies found no relationship between income and daily happiness.
PMC

"Does more money correlate with greater happiness?" (2023) by researchers from Penn and Princeton. This study reconciles previous contradictory results, finding a steady association between larger incomes and greater happiness for most people, but a rise and plateau for an unhappy minority.
PENN TODAY

"Money and happiness: A consideration of history and psychological science" (2023). This paper discusses evidence that wealth is more strongly associated with life satisfaction than household income and explores the relationship between wealth, its sources, and the well-being it can provide.
PMC

"If Money Doesn't Make You Happy Then You Probably Aren't Spending It Right" (2010). This paper suggests that while money can buy happiness, it does so less effectively than most people think, and offers insights into how to spend money in ways that enhance happiness.
HARVARD SCHOLAR

Books:

"The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness" by Morgan Housel. This book offers insights into the psychological aspects of wealth and provides lessons on how to manage money effectively.
AMAZON.COM

"Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending" by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton. This book explores how individuals can use their money to increase happiness, emphasizing the importance of spending on experiences and others.

"The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness" by Bari Tessler. This guide leads readers through a journey to transform their relationship with money, combining emotional and practical financial education.
AMAZON.COM

"Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money" by Ken Honda. This book delves into developing a positive relationship with money, focusing on the concept of "happy money" and how to achieve financial peace.

"You're a Badass at Making Money" by Jen Sincero. This book combines personal anecdotes and practical advice to help readers overcome financial obstacles and develop a healthier relationship with money.

apparently the studies done in the last 3 years are taking the other side of issue, idk but still that one study showing 200k is insane and since i'm not gonna read any of this shit anyway im gonna assume the recent papers are contrarian on purpose for the solo goal of getting people to read their boring fucking paper